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NIB 10-5 1969 unfired
Got it today, SN#D20XXX. 5" barrel. Said to be '69 with all the goodies. I have many handguns and shoot 'em all but I think I'll save this one for my boy when he's ready. Patched barrel and chambers with a little oil and patch came out as clean as it went in. Not rare but I couldn't pass it up.  If anyone can tell me more about this model or SN# I'd appreciate it.
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10-27-2016, 03:26 PM
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Elegant revolver.
I have the same one, same time frame in nickel. Shows some wear, nothing deep or flaked. Fantastic shooter.
If you can keep it without firing, you're a better man than I.
I'm sure your boy loves you!
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10-27-2016, 04:30 PM
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The minty ones do come along from time to time, but not that often. My guess is that maybe 1 out of 50 M10's from the 1960's and 1970's still exist in 98% plus condition. Most of the ones I see look like they've been run over by a big truck.
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10-27-2016, 05:06 PM
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My book says that a D20XXX S&W was probably made in 1968. I had one identical to it and foolishly let one of my best friends talk me out of it. I can still go over to his house and play with it, but it just ain't the same. I've still got a 4" blue and a 2" nickel 10-5, but I miss my 5". They are all very excellent shooters. Enjoy yours.
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10-27-2016, 07:04 PM
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WICKED good per-chiss there buddy! I recently bought the same exact 5" 10-5 model w/box couple months ago.....Paid more than you did, but I'm happy!
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Got it today, SN#D20XXX. 5" barrel. Said to be '69 with all the goodies. I have many handguns and shoot 'em all but I think I'll save this one for my boy when he's ready. Patched barrel and chambers with a little oil and patch came out as clean as it went in. Not rare but I couldn't pass it up. If anyone can tell me more about this model or SN# I'd appreciate it. |
It's not tackteacool enough for the mall ninjas but in the real world it will do everything that most people need a pistol to do. Give it to your son and I bet he will be the happiest kid in the neighborhood. Larry
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10-27-2016, 08:05 PM
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Congrates! Have one just like it I bought NIB about 20 years ago. Great shooter, just couldn't let it sit as it was made for shooting. Just love the M10s.
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10-27-2016, 08:24 PM
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I have a D47xxx that shipped in June 1968, so yours is pretty much guaranteed to have been made in 1968 (since the D prefix started that year), although of course it could have shipped anytime thereafter.
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10-27-2016, 08:44 PM
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Sweet and very neat!
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Boy, that's a really nice one, with all the stuff to go with it! I have one just like it, except it ain't that nice (but it's pretty nice) and I don't have the box, etc. Your's is pretty exceptional, in my book. Congratulations. Your son should be very proud to have it, especially if he gets to shoot it!!!!
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Now THAT is a handsome M&P right there. You dun good. Hopefully, your son will appreciate that gift when he's old enough.
LOVE the 5" pencil standard barrel, too! 
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10-27-2016, 09:00 PM
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Never met a Model 10 that was not a good shooter! Bob
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10-27-2016, 09:15 PM
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That's a real jewel, and I'm very envious.
My four-inch 1967 10-5 is on loan to a neighbor, and I miss it. It most definitely isn't remotely comparable to yours, but it's a fine old revolver.
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What a great revolver!
Your son is a lucky guy!
Perhaps you'd consider adopting me? ;-)
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10-28-2016, 08:34 PM
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What a great revolver!
Your son is a lucky guy!
Perhaps you'd consider adopting me? ;-)
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Now that you mention it, He's adopted, and his sibling sister
He has no interest in firearms yet. I can't pry him from his video
games but we do limit his time on them. When he shows sincere interest
I'll take him with me to punch some holes in paper.
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They shoot quite well, if you decide to use it.
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[QUOTE=OIF2;139310497]They shoot quite well, if you decide to use it.
Bob
That's a nice looking target and gun!
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First centerfire revolver I bought was a Model 10 5 inch new in box in 1970 for $65 wish I still had it like the trim barrel.
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Very nice find .. She sure is Pretty !!
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The minty ones do come along from time to time, but not that often. My guess is that maybe 1 out of 50 M10's from the 1960's and 1970's still exist in 98% plus condition. Most of the ones I see look like they've been run over by a big truck.
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I must have one of those minty ones! Got mine about four years ago and it looked like it had spent the previous 35 years in someone's sock drawer. For $320, I either paid too much or bought too early. Likely worth more now.
But I have shot it a lot. And I love it. No plans to sell.
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Now that you mention it, He's adopted, and his sibling sister
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You're a good man, Charlie Brown!
I can't think of a better man to get such a fine handgun!
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It sure looks good to me. Congrats. I have a couple of Model 10-5's:
I bought this one new. It's a 4":
I have a 5" (with modern stocks):
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Two beautiful Md. 10's you have there!
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